师曰：咳嗽发于肺，不专属于肺病也。五脏，六腑，感受客邪，皆能致咳。所以然者，邪气上逆，必干于肺，肺为气动，发声为咳，欲知其源，必察脉息，为子条记，传与后贤。
肺咳，脉短而涩。假令浮而涩，知受风邪；紧短而涩，知受寒邪；数短而涩，知受热邪；急短而涩，知受燥邪；濡短而涩，知受湿邪。此肺咳之因也。其状则喘息有音，甚则唾血。
心咳，脉大而散。假令浮大而散，知受风邪，紧大而散，知受寒邪；数大而散，知受热邪；急大而散，知受燥邪；濡大而散，知受湿邪；此心咳之因也。其状则心痛，喉中介介如梗，甚则咽肿，喉痹。
肝咳，脉弦而涩。假令浮弦而涩，知受风邪；弦紧而涩，知受寒邪；弦数而涩，知受热邪；弦急而涩，知受燥邪；弦濡而涩，知受湿邪；此肝咳之因也。其状则两胁下痛，甚则不可以转，转则两胠下满。
脾咳，脉濡而涩。假令浮濡而涩，知受风邪；沉濡而涩，知受寒邪；数濡而涩，知受热邪；急濡而涩，知受燥邪；迟濡而涩，知受湿邪；此脾咳之因也。其状则右肋下痛，隐隐引背，甚则不可以动，动则咳剧。
肾咳，脉沉而濡。假令沉弦而濡，知受风邪；沉紧而濡，知受寒邪；沉数而濡，知受热邪；沉急而濡，知受燥邪；沉滞而濡，知受湿邪；此肾咳之因也。其状则肩背相引而痛，甚则咳涎。
心咳不已，则流于小肠，脉与心同，其状则咳而失气，气与咳俱失也。
久咳不已，则移于三焦，脉随证易，其状则咳而腹满，不欲食饮也。
咳而有饮者，咳不得卧，卧则气急，此为实咳，不能言，言则气短，此为虚咳，病多端，治各异法，谨守其道，庶可万全。
十枣汤方
右三味，捣筛，以水一升五合，先煮肥大枣十枚，取八合，去滓，纳药末，强人服一钱匙，赢人服半钱匙，平旦温服之，不下，明日更加半钱，得快利后，糜粥自养。
右七味，以水一斗二升，先煮麻黄，去上沫，纳诸药，煮取三升，分温三服。
皂荚丸方
皂荚八两(刮去皮酥炙)
右一味，末之，蜜丸如梧桐子大，以枣膏和汤，服三丸，日三服，夜一服。
右六味，以水一斗，先煮麻黄，去沫，纳诸药，煮取三升，去滓，分温三服。
泽漆汤方
右六味，以东流水五斗，先煮泽漆，取一斗五升，纳诸药，煮取五升，温服五合，日夜服尽。
麦门冬汤方
右六味，以水一斗二升，煮取六升，去滓，温服一升，日三服，夜三服。
小青龙汤方
麻黄三两甘草三两(炙)桂枝三两芍药三两五味子半升干姜三两半夏半升细辛三两
右八味，以水一斗，先煮麻黄，减二升，去上沫，纳诸药，煮取三升，去滓，分温三服。
咳而胸满，振寒脉数，咽干不渴，时出浊唾腥臭，久久吐脓，如米粥者，此为肺痈，桔梗汤主之。
桔梗汤方
咳而气喘，目如脱状，脉浮大者，此为肺胀，越婢加半夏汤主之；小青龙加石膏汤亦主之。
右六昧，以水六升，先煮麻黄，去上沫，纳诸药，煮取三升，去滓，分温三服。
咳而气逆，喘鸣，迫塞胸满而胀，一身面目浮肿，鼻出清涕，不闻香臭，此为肺胀，葶苈大枣泻肺汤主之。
右二味，以水三升，先煮大枣取二升，去枣，纳葶苈，煮取一升，去滓，顿服。
咳而唾涎沫不止，咽燥，口渴，其脉浮细而数者，此为肺痿，炙甘草汤主之。
炙甘草汤方
甘草四两(炙)桂枝三两麦门冬半升麻仁半升地黄一斤阿胶二两人参二两生姜三两大枣三十枚
右九味，以酒七升，水八升，先煮八味，取三升，去滓，纳胶消尽，温服一升，日三服。
问曰：饮病奈何?师曰：饮病有四：日痰饮，日悬饮，日溢饮，日支饮。其人素盛今瘦，水走肠间，沥沥有声，为痰饮，水流胁下，咳唾引痛，为悬饮；水归四肢，当汗不汗，身体疼重，为溢饮；水停膈下，咳逆倚息，短气不得卧，其形如肿，为支饮。
水在心，则心下坚筑，短气，恶水不欲饮；水在肺，必吐涎沫，欲饮水；水在脾，则少气身重；水在肝，则胁下支满，嚏则胁痛；水在肾，则心下悸。
夫平人食少饮多，水停心下，久久成病，甚者则悸，微者短气，脉双弦者寒也，脉偏弦者饮也。
病者脉伏，其人欲自利，利反快，虽利，心下续坚满，此为留饮，甘遂半夏汤主之。
右四味，以水二升，煮取半升，去滓，以蜜半升和药汁，煎取八合，顿服。
心下有痰饮，胸胁支满，目眩，脉沉弦者，茯苓桂枝白术甘草汤主之。
病溢饮者，当发其汗，大青龙汤主之，小青龙汤亦主之。(方见前)
大青龙汤方
麻黄六两(去节)桂枝二两(去皮)杏仁四十个(去皮尖)甘草二两(炙)石膏如鸡子大(碎>生姜三两(切)大枣十二枚(劈)
右七昧，以水九升，先煮麻黄减二升，去上沫，纳诸药，煮取三升，去滓，温服一升，覆取微似汗，不汗再服。
膈间支饮，其人喘满，心下痞坚，面色黧黑，其脉沉紧，得之数十日，医吐下之不愈者，木防已汤主之；不差，木防已去石膏加茯苓芒硝汤主之。
木防已汤方
右四味，以水六升，煮取二升，去滓，纳芒硝，再微煎，分温再服，微利则愈。
泽泻汤方
小半夏汤方
右四味，捣筛，炼蜜为丸，如梧桐子大，先食，饮服一丸，
日三服，不知稍增。
五苓散方
右五味，捣为散，以白饮和方寸匙，日三眼，多饮暖水，汗出愈，如法将息。
风水其脉自浮，其证骨节疼痛，恶风。皮水其脉亦浮，其证尉肿，按之没指，不恶风，腹如鼓，不渴，当发其汗。正水其脉沉迟，其证为喘。石水其脉自沉，其证腹满不喘，当利其小便。黄汗其脉沉迟，其证发热，胸满，四肢头面肿，久不愈，必致痈脓。
脉浮而洪，浮则为风，洪则为气。风气相搏，风强则为瘾疹，身体为痒，痒者为泻风，久为痂癞。气强则为水，难以俯仰，身体洪肿，汗出乃愈。恶风则虚，此为风水，不恶风者，小便通利，上焦有寒，其口多涎，此为黄汗。
寸口脉沉滑者，中有水气，面目肿大有热，名曰风水。其人之目窠上微肿，如蚕新卧起状，其颈脉动，时时咳，按其手足上，陷而不起者，亦曰风水。
太阳病，脉浮而紧，法当骨节疼痛，今反不痛，体重而酸，其人不渴，此为风水，汗出即愈，恶寒者此为极虚，发汗得之。渴而不恶寒者，此为皮水。身肿而冷，状如周痹，胸中窒，不能食，反聚痛，躁不得眠，此为黄汗。痛在骨节，咳而喘不渴者，此为正水，其状如肿，发汗则愈。然诸病此者若渴而下利，小便数者，皆不可发汗，但当利其小便。
肾水为病，其腹大，脐肿，腰痛，不得溺，阴下湿如牛鼻上汗，其足逆冷，面反瘦。
寸口脉沉而迟，沉则为水，迟则为寒，寒水相搏，脾气衰则骛溏，胃气衰则身肿，名曰水分。
少阳脉卑，少阴脉细，男子则小便不利；妇人则经水不利；名曰血分。
妇人经水，前断后病水者，名曰血分，此病难治；先病水，后经水断，名日水分，此病易治，水去则经自下也。
寸口脉沉而数，数则为出，沉则为入，出为阳实，入为阴结，趺阳脉微而弦，微则无胃气，弦则不得息；少阴脉沉而滑，沉为在里，滑则为实，沉滑相搏，血结胞门，其瘕不泻，经络不通，名曰血分。
问曰：病者苦水，面目身体皆肿，四肢亦肿，小便不利，脉之，不言水，反言胸中痛，气上冲咽状如炙肉，当感咳喘，审如师言，其脉何类?师曰：寸口脉沉而紧，沉为水，紧为寒，沉紧相搏，结在关元，始时尚微，年盛不觉，阳衰之后，荣卫相干，阳损阴盛，结寒微动，肾气上冲，咽喉塞噎，胁下急痛，医以为留饮而大下之，沉紧不去，其病不除，复重吐之，胃家虚烦，咽燥欲饮水，小便不利，水谷不化，面目手足浮肿，又与葶苈下水，当时如小差，食饮过度，肿复如前，胸胁苦痛，象若奔豚，其水扬溢，则咳喘逆，当先攻其冲气令止，乃治其咳，咳止，喘自差，先治新病，水当在后。
水之为病，其脉沉小者，属少阴为石水；沉迟者，属少阴为正水；浮而恶风者，为风水，属太阳，浮而不恶风者，为皮水，属太阳；虚肿者，属气分，发其汗即已，脉沉者，麻黄附子甘草汤主之；脉浮者，麻黄加术汤主之。
右三味，以水七升，先煮麻黄，去上沫，纳诸药，煮取三升，去滓，分温三服。
右五味，以水九升，先煮麻黄，减二升，去上沫，纳诸药，煮二升半，去滓，温服八合，覆取微汗，不汗再服，得汗停后服。
右四味，剉如麻豆大，每抄五钱匙，生姜四片，大枣一枚，水一升半，煮取八合，去滓，温服；喘者，加麻黄五钱，胃中不和者，加芍药三分；气上冲者，加桂枝三分；下有陈寒者，加细辛三分；服后当如虫行皮中，从腰下如冰，后坐被上，又以一被绕腰下，温令有微汗差。
风水，恶风，一身悉肿，脉浮不渴，续自汗出，无大热者，越婢汤主之。
越婢汤方
老师说：咳嗽起源于肺，但并不专属于肺部的疾病。五脏和六腑，如果感受了外来的邪气，都能导致咳嗽。之所以这样，是因为邪气上逆，必定干扰到肺，肺作为气机运动的器官，发出声音就是咳嗽。想要知道咳嗽的根源，必须诊察脉象和气息，现在为您分条记录，传授给后世的贤者。
肺咳，脉象短而涩。假如脉象浮而涩，可知是受了风邪；紧短而涩，可知是受了寒邪；数短而涩，可知是受了热邪；急短而涩，可知是受了燥邪；濡短而涩，可知是受了湿邪。这是肺咳的原因。其症状表现为喘息有声音，严重时甚至咳血。
心咳，脉象大而散。假如脉象浮大而散，可知是受了风邪；紧大而散，可知是受了寒邪；数大而散，可知是受了热邪；急大而散，可知是受了燥邪；濡大而散，可知是受了湿邪。这是心咳的原因。其症状表现为心痛，喉咙里感觉像卡着东西一样不适，严重时咽喉肿痛，喉痹（咽喉闭塞不通）。
肝咳，脉象弦而涩。假如脉象浮弦而涩，可知是受了风邪；弦紧而涩，可知是受了寒邪；弦数而涩，可知是受了热邪；弦急而涩，可知是受了燥邪；弦濡而涩，可知是受了湿邪。这是肝咳的原因。其症状表现为两胁下疼痛，严重时身体不能转动，转动时两侧腋下胀满。
脾咳，脉象濡而涩。假如脉象浮濡而涩，可知是受了风邪；沉濡而涩，可知是受了寒邪；数濡而涩，可知是受了热邪；急濡而涩，可知是受了燥邪；迟濡而涩，可知是受了湿邪。这是脾咳的原因。其症状表现为右肋下疼痛，隐隐牵引背部，严重时不能活动，活动则咳嗽加剧。
肾咳，脉象沉而濡。假如脉象沉弦而濡，可知是受了风邪；沉紧而濡，可知是受了寒邪；沉数而濡，可知是受了热邪；沉急而濡，可知是受了燥邪；沉滞而濡，可知是受了湿邪。这是肾咳的原因。其症状表现为肩背相互牵引疼痛，严重时咳出涎沫。
肺咳久治不愈，病邪会传注到大肠，脉象与肺咳相同，其症状表现为咳嗽并伴有大小便失禁（遗矢）。
心咳久治不愈，病邪会传注到小肠，脉象与心咳相同，其症状表现为咳嗽并排气，气随咳嗽一起排出。
肝咳久治不愈，病邪会传注到胆，脉象与肝咳相同，其症状表现为呕吐苦水。
脾咳久治不愈，病邪会传注到胃，脉象与脾咳相同，其症状表现为呕吐，呕吐严重时会有蛔虫吐出。
肾咳久治不愈，病邪会传注到膀胱，脉象与肾咳相同，其症状表现为咳嗽并伴有小便失禁。
久咳不愈，病邪会移注到三焦，脉象随证候变化，其症状表现为咳嗽且腹部胀满，不想饮食。
咳嗽伴有痰饮的，咳嗽不能平卧，平卧则气急，这属于实咳；不能说话，说话则气短，这属于虚咳。病情多种多样，治疗方法各不相同，谨慎遵守治疗原则，才可以万无一失。
十枣汤方
以上三味药，捣碎过筛，用水一升五合，先煮肥大枣十枚，取八合药汁，去渣，加入药末，体质强壮的人服一钱匙，体质虚弱的人服半钱匙，清晨温服。如果未通便，第二天增加半钱，待大便通畅后，喝米粥来调养身体。
射干三两、麻黄三两、半夏半升、五味子半升、生姜四两、细辛三两、大枣七枚。
以上七味药，用水一斗二升，先煮麻黄，去掉上面的浮沫，加入其他药物，煮取三升，分三次温服。
咳嗽气逆上冲，时常吐浑浊痰液，只能坐着不能躺下的，用皂荚丸主治。
皂荚丸方
皂荚八两（刮去皮，酥炙）。
以上一味药，研成粉末，用蜂蜜制成梧桐子大小的丸剂，用枣膏调和水送服，每次三丸，白天服三次，晚上服一次。
厚朴五两、麻黄四两、石膏如鸡蛋大、杏仁半升、半夏半升、五味子半升。
以上六味药，用水一斗，先煮麻黄，去掉浮沫，加入其他药物，煮取三升，去渣，分三次温服。
泽漆汤方
半夏半升、紫参五两、泽漆三升、生姜五两、人参三两、甘草三两（炙）。
以上六味药，用东流水五斗，先煮泽漆，取一斗五升，加入其他药物，煮取五升，温服五合，日夜服完。
麦门冬汤方
麦门冬七升、半夏一升、人参二两、甘草二两（足量）、粳米三合、大枣十二枚。
以上六味药，用水一斗二升，煮取六升，去渣，温服一升，白天服三次，晚上服三次。
小青龙汤方
麻黄三两、甘草三两（炙）、桂枝三两、芍药三两、五味子半升、干姜三两、半夏半升、细辛三两。
以上八味药，用水一斗，先煮麻黄，减去二升，去掉上面的浮沫，加入其他药物，煮取三升，去渣，分三次温服。
咳嗽且胸部胀满，发冷脉数，咽干但不渴，时常吐出浑浊且腥臭的唾沫，久了吐出脓液，像米粥一样的，这是肺痈，用桔梗汤主治。
桔梗汤方
咳嗽且气喘，眼睛像要脱出一样，脉象浮大的，这是肺胀，用越婢加半夏汤主治；小青龙加石膏汤也主治此证。
麻黄六两、石膏半斤、甘草二两、生姜三两、大枣十五枚、半夏半升。
以上六味药，用水六升，先煮麻黄，去掉浮沫，加入其他药物，煮取三升，去渣，分三次温服。
咳嗽且气逆，喘鸣，胸满而胀，全身面目浮肿，鼻流清涕，闻不到香味，这是肺胀，用葶苈大枣泻肺汤主治。
以上两味药，用水三升，先煮大枣取二升，去枣，加入葶苈，煮取一升，去渣，一次性服下。
似咳非咳，吐很多涎沫，病人不口渴，这是肺冷，用甘草干姜汤主治。
咳嗽且吐涎沫不止，咽干，口渴，脉象浮细而数的，这是肺痿，用炙甘草汤主治。
炙甘草汤方
甘草四两（炙）、桂枝三两、麦门冬半升、麻仁半升、地黄一斤、阿胶二两、人参二两、生姜三两、大枣三十枚。
以上九味药，用酒七升，水八升，先煮前八味，取三升，去渣，加入阿胶溶化，温服一升，每天服三次。
问：饮病是怎么回事？老师说：饮病有四种：叫痰饮，叫悬饮，叫溢饮，叫支饮。一个人平时身体壮盛现在消瘦，水流在肠间，沥沥有声，这叫痰饮；水流在胁下，咳嗽吐唾沫时牵引疼痛，这叫悬饮；水归于四肢，该出汗却不出汗，身体疼痛沉重，这叫溢饮；水停在膈下，咳嗽气逆倚靠呼吸，气短不能平卧，身形像肿了一样，这叫支饮。
水在心，则心下坚硬筑筑跳动，气短，厌恶水不想喝；水在肺，必然吐涎沫，想喝水；水在脾，则少气身体沉重；水在肝，则胁下支撑胀满，打喷嚏则胁痛；水在肾，则心下悸动。
心下有留饮，其人背部必定有一块手掌大的地方寒冷，咳嗽则胁下痛牵引缺盆穴。
普通人吃得少喝得多，水停在心下，久了成为病，严重的则心悸，轻微的则气短。脉象双弦的是寒证，脉象偏弦的是饮证。
病人脉伏，其人想要自利（腹泻），泻后反而爽快，虽然腹泻，心下继续坚硬胀满，这是留饮，用甘遂半夏汤主治。
以上四味药，用水二升，煮取半升，去渣，用蜜半升调和药汁，煎取八合，一次性服下。
心下有痰饮，胸胁支撑胀满，头晕目眩，脉象沉弦的，用茯苓桂枝白术甘草汤主治。
以上四味药，用水六升，煮取三升，去渣，分三次温服，小便通利就好了。
患溢饮的病人，应当发汗，用大青龙汤主治，小青龙汤也主治。（方剂见前）
大青龙汤方
麻黄六两（去节）、桂枝二两（去皮）、杏仁四十个（去皮尖）、甘草二两（炙）、石膏如鸡蛋大（碎）、生姜三两（切）、大枣十二枚（劈开）。
以上七味药，用水九升，先煮麻黄减去二升，去掉上面的浮沫，加入其他药物，煮取三升，去渣，温服一升，盖被子取微微出汗，如果不出汗再服。
膈间有支饮，其人喘满，心下痞硬，面色黧黑，脉象沉紧，得病几十天，医生用吐法下法治疗没好的，用木防己汤主治；如果不好，用木防己去石膏加茯苓芒硝汤主治。
木防己汤方
以上四味药，用水六升，煮取二升，去渣，加入芒硝，再稍微煎一下，分两次温服，微微腹泻就好了。
泽泻汤方
小半夏汤方
腹部胀满，口舌干燥，肠间有水气的，用防己椒目葶苈大黄丸主治。
以上四味药，捣碎过筛，炼蜜为丸，如梧桐子大，饭前，用温水送服一丸，每天三次，不见效稍增加剂量。
五苓散方
猪苓十八铢（去皮）、泽泻一两六铢、白术十八铢、茯苓十八铢、桂枝半两。
以上五味药，捣成散剂，用米汤调和一方寸匕，每天三次，多喝暖水，出汗就好了，按此法调养。
风水脉象自然浮，症状是骨节疼痛，恶风。皮水脉象也浮，症状是浮肿，按之凹陷不起，不恶风，腹部像鼓一样，不渴，应当发汗。正水脉象沉迟，症状是喘。石水脉象自然沉，症状是腹满不喘，应当利小便。黄汗脉象沉迟，症状是发热，胸满，四肢头面肿，久不愈，必然导致痈脓。
脉象浮而洪，浮则为风，洪则为气。风气和气相搏，风强则为瘾疹，身体瘙痒，痒的是泄风，久了变成痂癞。气强则为水，难以俯仰，身体洪肿，出汗就好了。恶风的是虚证，这是风水；不恶风的，小便通利，上焦有寒，口中多涎，这是黄汗。
寸口脉沉滑的，中有水气，面目肿大且有热，名叫风水。那人的眼睑微肿，像蚕刚睡醒的样子，颈脉搏动，时常咳嗽，按其手足上部，凹陷不起的，也叫风水。
太阳病，脉浮而紧，按理应当骨节疼痛，现在反而不痛，身体重而酸，病人不渴，这是风水，出汗就好了。恶寒的是极虚证，是发汗不当导致的。渴而不恶风的是皮水。身体肿而冷，像周痹，胸中窒塞，不能进食，反而聚痛，烦躁不得眠，这是黄汗。痛在骨节，咳而喘不渴的是正水，其状像肿，发汗就好了。然而各种病如果是口渴且腹泻，小便频数的，都不可发汗，只应当利小便。
肝水病，腹部大，不能自行翻身转侧，胁下痛，津液微生，小便断续通畅。
肾水病，腹部大，肚脐肿，腰痛，不能排尿，阴部潮湿像牛鼻上的汗，脚逆冷，面部反而瘦。
寸口脉沉而迟，沉则为水，迟则为寒，寒水相搏，脾气衰则腹泻，胃气衰则身肿，名叫水分。
少阳脉卑（微弱），少阴脉细，男子则小便不利；妇人则月经不通；名叫血分。
妇人月经，先断后来病水的，名叫血分，这病难治；先病水，后月经断的，名叫水分，这病易治，水去则经血自然下行。
寸口脉沉而数，数为出，沉为入，出为阳实，入为阴结，趺阳脉微而弦，微则无胃气，弦则呼吸不畅；少阴脉沉而滑，沉为在里，滑则为实，沉滑相搏，血结胞门，其瘕不泻，经络不通，名叫血分。
问：病人苦于水，面目身体都肿，四肢也肿，小便不利，诊脉，不说水病，反而说胸中痛，气上冲咽喉像炙肉堵着，应当感咳喘，确实像老师说的，脉象什么样？老师说：寸口脉沉而紧，沉为水，紧为寒，沉紧相搏，结在关元，开始时还轻微，年壮时不觉，阳气衰退后，营卫相干，阳损阴盛，结寒微动，肾气上冲，咽喉塞噎，胁下急痛，医生以为是留饮而用峻下法，沉紧不去，病不除，又重复用吐法，胃家虚烦，咽燥想喝水，小便不利，水谷不化，面目手足浮肿，又用葶苈下水，当时好像稍好，饮食过度，肿又回到从前，胸胁苦痛，像奔豚病，水扬溢，则咳喘逆，应当先攻其冲气令止，然后治咳，咳止，喘自然好，先治新病，水病当在后。
水病，脉象沉小的，属少阴为石水；沉迟的，属少阴为正水；浮而恶风的，为风水，属太阳；浮而不恶风的，为皮水，属太阳；虚肿的，属气分，发汗即愈。脉沉的，用麻黄附子甘草汤主治；脉浮的，用麻黄加术汤主治。
以上三味药，用水七升，先煮麻黄，去浮沫，纳诸药，煮取三升，去渣，分三次温服。
以上五味药，用水九升，先煮麻黄，减二升，去浮沫，纳诸药，煮二升半，去渣，温服八合，盖被子取微汗，不汗再服，得汗停后服。
以上四味药，切碎如麻豆大，每次抄五钱匙，生姜四片，大枣一枚，水一升半，煮取八合，去渣，温服；喘的，加麻黄五钱，胃中不和的，加芍药三分；气上冲的，加桂枝三分；下有陈寒的，加细辛三分；服后应当像虫子在皮中行，从腰下如冰，后坐被上，又以一被绕腰下，温令有微汗差。
风水，恶风，一身悉肿，脉浮不渴，续自汗出，无大热的，用越婢汤主治。
越婢汤方
The Master said: Cough originates in the Lung, but it does not exclusively belong to Lung diseases. The Five Zang organs and Six Fu organs, if affected by exogenous pathogens, can all lead to cough. The reason for this is that pathogenic qi rebels upward and must interfere with the Lung; as the organ governing Qi movement, when disturbed, it produces sound, which is cough. To know its source, one must examine the pulse and respiration. I will record these points item by item for you to pass on to future sages.
Lung cough presents with a short and choppy pulse. If the pulse is floating and choppy, it indicates wind pathogen invasion; if tight, short, and choppy, it indicates cold pathogen invasion; if rapid, short, and choppy, it indicates heat pathogen invasion; if urgent, short, and choppy, it indicates dryness pathogen invasion; if soggy, short, and choppy, it indicates dampness pathogen invasion. These are the causes of Lung cough. Its manifestations include wheezing with audible sounds, and in severe cases, hemoptysis (coughing up blood).
Heart cough presents with a large and scattered pulse. If the pulse is floating, large, and scattered, it indicates wind pathogen invasion; if tight, large, and scattered, it indicates cold pathogen invasion; if rapid, large, and scattered, it indicates heat pathogen invasion; if urgent, large, and scattered, it indicates dryness pathogen invasion; if soggy, large, and scattered, it indicates dampness pathogen invasion. These are the causes of Heart cough. Its manifestations include heart pain, a sensation of something stuck in the throat (globus hystericus), and in severe cases, sore throat and throat obstruction (throat bi syndrome).
Liver cough presents with a wiry and choppy pulse. If the pulse is floating, wiry, and choppy, it indicates wind pathogen invasion; if wiry, tight, and choppy, it indicates cold pathogen invasion; if wiry, rapid, and choppy, it indicates heat pathogen invasion; if wiry, urgent, and choppy, it indicates dryness pathogen invasion; if wiry, soggy, and choppy, it indicates dampness pathogen invasion. These are the causes of Liver cough. Its manifestations include pain under both hypochondria, and in severe cases, inability to turn the body; turning causes fullness under the lateral costal regions.
Spleen cough presents with a soggy and choppy pulse. If the pulse is floating, soggy, and choppy, it indicates wind pathogen invasion; if deep, soggy, and choppy, it indicates cold pathogen invasion; if rapid, soggy, and choppy, it indicates heat pathogen invasion; if urgent, soggy, and choppy, it indicates dryness pathogen invasion; if slow, soggy, and choppy, it indicates dampness pathogen invasion. These are the causes of Spleen cough. Its manifestations include pain under the right hypochondrium, radiating faintly to the back, and in severe cases, inability to move; moving aggravates the cough.
Kidney cough presents with a deep and soggy pulse. If the pulse is deep, wiry, and soggy, it indicates wind pathogen invasion; if deep, tight, and soggy, it indicates cold pathogen invasion; if deep, rapid, and soggy, it indicates heat pathogen invasion; if deep, urgent, and soggy, it indicates dryness pathogen invasion; if deep, sluggish, and soggy, it indicates dampness pathogen invasion. These are the causes of Kidney cough. Its manifestations include pulling pain between the shoulders and back, and in severe cases, coughing up saliva.
If Lung cough persists untreated, the pathogen transmits to the Large Intestine; the pulse is the same as in Lung cough. Its manifestation is cough accompanied by fecal incontinence.
If Heart cough persists untreated, the pathogen transmits to the Small Intestine; the pulse is the same as in Heart cough. Its manifestation is cough accompanied by flatus, where gas is expelled along with the cough.
If Liver cough persists untreated, the pathogen transmits to the Gallbladder; the pulse is the same as in Liver cough. Its manifestation is vomiting of bitter fluid.
If Spleen cough persists untreated, the pathogen transmits to the Stomach; the pulse is the same as in Spleen cough. Its manifestation is vomiting; in severe cases, roundworms may be vomited.
If Kidney cough persists untreated, the pathogen transmits to the Bladder; the pulse is the same as in Kidney cough. Its manifestation is cough accompanied by urinary incontinence.
If chronic cough persists untreated, the pathogen shifts to the Sanjiao (Triple Burner); the pulse changes according to the syndrome. Its manifestation is cough with abdominal fullness and loss of appetite.
Cough accompanied by fluid retention, where the patient cannot lie flat, and lying flat causes急促 breathing, is classified as Excess Cough. Inability to speak, with shortness of breath upon speaking, is classified as Deficiency Cough. There are many variations in disease presentation, and treatment methods differ accordingly. Carefully adhering to therapeutic principles ensures complete recovery.
In patients with cough, if the pulse is wiry, this indicates water retention; Shi Zao Tang (Ten Date Decoction) is indicated.
Shi Zao Tang (Ten Date Decoction) Formula:
Huawhua (Genkwa Flos, processed), Gansui (Kansui Radix), Daji (Euphorbiae Pekinensis Radix), each in equal parts.
Crush and sieve the above three herbs. Boil ten large Jujubae Fructus (Chinese Date) in 1.5 sheng of water until reduced to 0.8 sheng. Strain, add the herbal powder. Strong individuals take one qian chi (measure); weak individuals take half a qian chi. Take warm on an empty stomach in the morning. If no bowel movement occurs, increase by half a qian chi the next day. After achieving a brisk purge, nourish the body with millet porridge.
For cough with rebellious Qi and a sound in the throat resembling a water frog, Shegan Mahuang Tang (Belamcanda and Ephedra Decoction) is indicated.
Shegan Mahuang Tang (Belamcanda and Ephedra Decoction) Formula:
Shegan (Belamcandae Rhizoma), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus).
Boil the seven herbs in 12 sheng of water. First boil Mahuang, remove the foam, then add the remaining herbs. Boil until 3 sheng remains. Divide into three warm doses.
For cough with rebellious Qi, frequent expectoration of turbid phlegm, and inability to lie down (orthopnea), Zaojiao Wan (Gleditsiae Spina Pill) is indicated.
Zaojiao Wan (Gleditsiae Spina Pill) Formula:
Zaojiao (Gleditsiae Spina), processed.
Grind into powder, form pills with honey the size of Sophorae Semen (Loquat Seed). Take three pills mixed with Jujubae Fructus paste and water, three times daily and once at night.
For cough with a floating pulse, Houpo Mahuang Tang (Magnolia Bark and Ephedra Decoction) is indicated.
Houpo Mahuang Tang (Magnolia Bark and Ephedra Decoction) Formula:
Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus).
Boil the six herbs in 10 sheng of water. First boil Mahuang, remove foam, add other herbs. Boil until 3 sheng remains. Strain and divide into three warm doses.
For cough with a deep pulse, Zeqi Tang (Phytolaccae Decoction) is indicated.
Zeqi Tang (Phytolaccae Decoction) Formula:
Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Zishen (Stemonae Radix), Zeqi (Phytolaccae Radix), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed).
Boil the six herbs in 5 dou of East-flowing water. First boil Zeqi until reduced to 1.5 dou, add other herbs. Boil until 5 sheng remains. Take 0.5 sheng warm, finishing throughout the day and night.
For cough with rebellious Qi, throat discomfort, and a rapid pulse, Maidong Tang (Ophiopogonis Decoction) is indicated.
Maidong Tang (Ophiopogonis Decoction) Formula:
Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Jingmi (Oryzae Semen), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus).
Boil the six herbs in 12 sheng of water until 6 sheng remains. Strain. Take 1 sheng warm, three times during the day and three times at night.
For cough with rebellious Qi requiring leaning to breathe, inability to lie flat, and a floating-wiry pulse, Xiao Qinglong Tang (Minor Green Dragon Decoction) is indicated.
Xiao Qinglong Tang (Minor Green Dragon Decoction) Formula:
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma).
Boil the eight herbs in 10 sheng of water. First boil Mahuang to reduce by 2 sheng, remove foam, add other herbs. Boil until 3 sheng remains. Strain and divide into three warm doses.
For cough with chest fullness, chills, rapid pulse, dry throat without thirst, occasional expectoration of turbid foul-smelling sputum, and long-term expectoration of pus resembling congee, this is Fei Yong (Lung Abscess); Jiegeng Tang (Platycodon Decoction) is indicated.
Jiegeng Tang (Platycodon Decoction) Formula:
Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
Boil the two herbs in 3 sheng of water until 2 sheng remains. Strain and divide into two warm doses.
For cough with asthma, eyes protruding like popping out, and a floating-large pulse, this is Fei Zhang (Lung Distension); Yebing Jia Banxia Tang (Yebing Plus Pinellia Decoction) is indicated; Xiao Qinglong Jia Shigao Tang (Minor Green Dragon Plus Gypsum Decoction) is also indicated.
Yebing Jia Banxia Tang (Yebing Plus Pinellia Decoction) Formula:
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma).
Boil the six herbs in 6 sheng of water. First boil Mahuang, remove foam, add other herbs. Boil until 3 sheng remains. Strain and divide into three warm doses.
Xiao Qinglong Jia Shigao Tang (Minor Green Dragon Plus Gypsum Decoction) Formula:
Same as Xiao Qinglong Tang plus Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) 2 liang.
For cough with rebellious Qi, wheezing, chest fullness and distension, generalized edema of face and body, runny nose, and anosmia, this is Fei Zhang (Lung Distension); Tingli Dazao Xiefei Tang (Descurainia Seed and Jujube Decoction to Drain the Lung) is indicated.
Tingli Dazao Xiefei Tang (Descurainia Seed and Jujube Decoction to Drain the Lung) Formula:
Tingli (Descurainiae Semen Lepidii Seminis), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus).
Boil twelve Jujubae Fructus in 3 sheng of water until 2 sheng remains. Remove dates, add Tingli. Boil until 1 sheng remains. Strain and take in one dose.
For pseudo-cough with excessive salivation, non-thirsty patients, this is Lung Cold; Gancao Ganjiang Tang (Licorice and Dried Ginger Decoction) is indicated.
Gancao Ganjiang Tang (Licorice and Dried Ginger Decoction) Formula:
Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma).
Boil the two herbs in 3 sheng of water until 1.5 sheng remains. Strain and divide into two warm doses.
For cough with continuous expectoration of saliva, dry throat, thirst, and a floating-fine-rapid pulse, this is Fei Wei (Lung Flaccidity); Zhigancao Tang (Baked Licorice Decoction) is indicated.
Zhigancao Tang (Baked Licorice Decoction) Formula:
Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Huma (Cannabis Semen), Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus).
Boil the first eight herbs in 7 sheng of wine and 8 sheng of water until 3 sheng remains. Strain, dissolve Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini), and take 1 sheng warm, three times daily.
Q: What about Yin diseases? A: There are four types of Yin diseases: Tan Yin (Phlegm-Retention), Xuan Yin (Hanging Yin), Yi Yin (Overflowing Yin), and Zhi Yin (Supporting Yin). If a person who was previously robust becomes emaciated, with water flowing in the intestines making gurgling sounds, this is Tan Yin. If water flows under the hypochondrium causing pain upon coughing or spitting, this is Xuan Yin. If water accumulates in the limbs, sweat should occur but does not, causing heavy painful body, this is Yi Yin. If water stops below the diaphragm causing cough, rebellious Qi, shortness of breath, inability to lie flat, and swelling-like appearance, this is Zhi Yin.
Water in the Heart causes hardness and palpitations below the heart, shortness of breath, aversion to water, and refusal to drink. Water in the Lung causes expectoration of saliva and desire to drink. Water in the Spleen causes Qi deficiency and heaviness of the body. Water in the Liver causes hypochondriac fullness and pain upon sneezing. Water in the Kidney causes palpitations below the heart.
Retention of Yin in the Heart region causes coldness in a palm-sized area on the back; coughing pulls pain from the hypochondrium to the Qimen acupoint.
Retention of Yin in the Chest causes shortness of breath, thirst, and pain in all joints of the limbs.
Ordinary people who eat little but drink much, with water stopping in the Heart region, develop disease over time. Severe cases cause palpitations; mild cases cause shortness of breath. A double-wiry pulse indicates Cold; a single-wiry pulse indicates Yin retention.
For shortness of breath due to mild Yin retention, promote urination to eliminate it.
If the patient has a hidden pulse, desires diarrhea, feels relief after defecation, yet the epigastrium remains hard and full, this is Retention of Yin; Gansui Banxia Tang (Kansui and Pinellia Decoction) is indicated.
Gansui Banxia Tang (Kansui and Pinellia Decoction) Formula:
Gansui (Kansui Radix), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed).
Boil the four herbs in 2 sheng of water until 0.5 sheng remains. Strain, mix with 0.5 sheng of honey, boil until 0.8 sheng remains. Take in one dose.
For Phlegm-Yin in the Heart region with hypochondriac fullness, dizziness, and a deep-wiry pulse, Linggui Zhugan Tang (Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction) is indicated.
Linggui Zhugan Tang (Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction) Formula:
Fuling (Poria), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed).
Boil the four herbs in 6 sheng of water until 3 sheng remains. Strain and divide into three warm doses. Recovery occurs when urination becomes free.
For internal pain in Xuan Yin with a deep-wiry pulse, Shi Zao Tang (Ten Date Decoction) is indicated. (See formula above).
For Yi Yin disease, induce sweating. Da Qinglong Tang (Major Green Dragon Decoction) is indicated; Xiao Qinglong Tang (Minor Green Dragon Decoction) is also indicated. (See formulas above).
Da Qinglong Tang (Major Green Dragon Decoction) Formula:
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus).
Boil the seven herbs in 9 sheng of water. First boil Mahuang to reduce by 2 sheng, remove foam, add other herbs. Boil until 3 sheng remains. Strain. Take 1 sheng warm, cover to induce slight sweating. If no sweat, repeat dose.
For Zhi Yin in the Diaphragm causing wheezing/fullness, epigastric hardness, dark complexion, and deep-tight pulse, lasting dozens of days and unresponsive to emesis or purgation, Mufangji Tang (Stephania Decoction) is indicated. If ineffective, Mufangji Qu Shigao Jia Fuling Mangxiao Tang (Stephania Decoction minus Gypsum plus Poria and Mirabilite) is indicated.
Mufangji Tang (Stephania Decoction) Formula:
Mufangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Renshen (Ginseng Radix).
Boil the four herbs in 6 sheng of water until 2 sheng remains. Strain and divide into two warm doses.
Mufangji Qu Shigao Jia Fuling Mangxiao Tang (Stephania Decoction minus Gypsum plus Poria and Mirabilite) Formula:
Mufangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Fuling (Poria), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas).
Boil the four herbs in 6 sheng of water until 2 sheng remains. Strain, add Mangxiao, simmer slightly. Divide into two warm doses. Mild diarrhea indicates cure.
For Zhi Yin in the Heart region causing severe vertigo, Zexie Tang (Alisma Decoction) is indicated.
Zexie Tang (Alisma Decoction) Formula:
Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma).
Boil the two herbs in 2 sheng of water until 1 sheng remains. Divide into two warm doses.
For Zhi Yin with chest fullness, Houpo Dahuang Tang (Magnolia Bark and Rhubarb Decoction) is indicated.
Houpo Dahuang Tang (Magnolia Bark and Rhubarb Decoction) Formula:
Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma).
Boil the two herbs in 5 sheng of water until 2 sheng remains. Strain. Take 1 sheng warm. Repeat if ineffective.
For Zhi Yin causing dyspnea, Tingli Dazao Xiefei Tang (Descurainia Seed and Jujube Decoction to Drain the Lung) is indicated. (See formula above).
For Zhi Yin with no thirst, vomiting, or expectoration of water, Xiaobanxia Tang (Minor Pinellia Decoction) is indicated.
Xiaobanxia Tang (Minor Pinellia Decoction) Formula:
Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens).
Boil the two herbs in 7 sheng of water until 1.5 sheng remains. Strain and divide into two warm doses.
For abdominal fullness, dry mouth and tongue, and water qi in the intestines, Fangji Juemu Tingli Dahuang Wan (Stepharia, Lepidium Seed, Descurainia Seed, and Rhubarb Pill) is indicated.
Fangji Juemu Tingli Dahuang Wan (Stepharia, Lepidium Seed, Descurainia Seed, and Rhubarb Pill) Formula:
Fangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix), Juemu (Lepidii Semen), Tingli (Descurainiae Semen Lepidii Seminis), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma).
Crush and sieve, form pills with honey the size of Sophorae Semen. Take one pill before meals with water, three times daily. Increase dosage slightly if ineffective.
For water qi in the Diaphragm causing vomiting, dizziness, and palpitations, Xiaobanxia Jia Fuling Tang (Minor Pinellia Plus Poria Decoction) is indicated.
Xiaobanxia Jia Fuling Tang (Minor Pinellia Plus Poria Decoction) Formula:
Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Fuling (Poria).
Boil the three herbs in 7 sheng of water until 2 sheng remains. Strain and divide into two warm doses.
For patients with palpitations below the umbilicus, expectoration of saliva, and dizziness, this indicates water retention; Wuling San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria) is indicated.
Wuling San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria) Formula:
Zhuling (Polypori Umbellati Pars), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus).
Grind into powder. Mix with rice decoction. Take one cun chi measure three times daily. Drink plenty of warm water. Sweating indicates cure. Rest according to instructions.
The Master said: Diseases include Fengshui (Wind-Water), Pishui (Skin-Water), Zhengshui (Regular-Water), Shishui (Stone-Water), and Huanghan (Yellow Sweat).
Fengshui presents with a naturally floating pulse, joint pain, and aversion to wind. Pishui presents with a floating pulse, edema that leaves indentation upon pressure, no aversion to wind, drum-like abdomen, no thirst; induce sweating. Zhengshui presents with a deep-slow pulse and wheezing. Shishui presents with a naturally deep pulse, abdominal fullness without wheezing; promote urination. Huanghan presents with a deep-slow pulse, fever, chest fullness, edema of limbs/face/head; if chronic, abscesses may form.
Floating pulse indicates Wind;洪 (Hong/Rapid-Large) pulse indicates Qi. When Wind and Qi contend: Wind dominance causes Urticaria (itchy rash); Qi dominance causes Water retention (difficulty bending/straightening, massive edema); sweating leads to cure. Aversion to wind indicates Deficiency (Fengshui); no aversion to wind with free urination and upper Jiao Cold with excess saliva indicates Huanghan.
Deep-slipping pulse at Cun Kou indicates internal water qi, facial/eye swelling with heat, named Fengshui. Swollen eye lids like a silkworm waking, pulsating neck vessels, frequent cough, and pitting edema on hands/feet also indicate Fengshui.
Taiyang Disease with floating-tight pulse usually causes joint pain. If pain is absent but body is heavy/sore, non-thirsty, this is Fengshui; sweating cures it. Aversion to cold indicates extreme Deficiency caused by improper sweating. Thirst without aversion to wind indicates Pishui. Body swelling with coldness, resembling Zhou Bi, chest oppression, anorexia,集聚 pain, restlessness, insomnia indicates Huanghan. Joint pain, cough, wheezing, non-thirsty indicates Zhengshui; sweating cures it. However, if thirst, diarrhea, and frequent urination exist, do not induce sweating; only promote urination.
Heart Water disease: heavy body, Qi deficiency, inability to lie flat, irritability, genital swelling.
Liver Water disease: abdominal distension, inability to turn side-to-side, hypochondriac pain, slight fluid production, intermittent urination.
Lung Water disease: body swelling, difficult urination, frequent loose stools.
Spleen Water disease: abdominal distension, heavy limbs, lack of fluids, Qi deficiency, difficult urination.
Kidney Water disease: abdominal distension, umbilical swelling, lower back pain, inability to urinate, dampness in genitals like cow's nose sweat, cold feet, thin face.
For all water diseases: Edema below the waist requires promoting urination; edema above the waist requires inducing sweating.
Deep-slow pulse at Cun Kou: Deep indicates Water, Slow indicates Cold. Cold-Water contention with Spleen/Stomach Qi decline causes diarrhea and body swelling, named Shuifen (Water Division).
Weak Shaoyang pulse and fine Shaoyin pulse: Men have difficult urination; women have irregular menstruation, named Xuefen (Blood Division).
Women: Menstruation stops first, then water disease appears, named Xuefen (difficult to treat). Water disease appears first, then menstruation stops, named Shuifen (easy to treat; water removal restores menstruation).
Deep-rapid pulse at Cun Kou: Rapid indicates Yang Excess, Deep indicates Yin Knot. Weak-wiry Douyang pulse indicates no Stomach Qi and breathing difficulty. Deep-slipping Shaoyin pulse indicates interior Excess. Blood knot in the uterus, meridian blockage, named Xuefen.
Q: Patient suffers from water, swollen face/body/limbs, difficult urination, but complains of chest pain, Qi rushing to throat like roasted meat, cough/wheeze. Pulse? A: Deep-tight pulse at Cun Kou. Deep is Water, Tight is Cold. Contention knots at Guan Yuan. Initially mild, unnoticed in youth. After Yang decline, Ying-Wei conflict, Yang damage/Yin excess, cold knot moves, Kidney Qi rushes up, throat obstruction, hypochondriac pain. Doctor treated as Retention of Yin with harsh purgatives; pulse remained deep-tight, disease persisted. Repeated emesis caused Stomach Deficiency/irritability, dry throat/thirst, difficult urination, indigestion, edema. Then used Tingli to drain water; temporary relief. Overeating caused recurrence, chest/hypochondriac pain resembling Ben Tun (Rolling Pig). Water overflow causes cough/wheeze. Treat rebellious Qi first to stop it, then treat cough. Once cough stops, wheezing resolves. Treat new disease first; water disease follows later.
Water disease: Deep-small pulse belongs to Shaoyin as Shishui; Deep-slow pulse belongs to Shaoyin as Zhengshui; Floating with aversion to wind is Fengshui (Taiyang); Floating without aversion to wind is Pishui (Taiyang); Deficient swelling belongs to Qifen (Qi Division); sweating cures it. Deep pulse: Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang (Ephedra, Aconite, Licorice Decoction) is indicated; Floating pulse: Mahuang Jia Zhu Tang (Ephedra Plus Atractylodes Decoction) is indicated.
Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang (Ephedra, Aconite, Licorice Decoction) Formula:
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed).
Boil three herbs in 7 sheng of water. First boil Mahuang, remove foam, add others. Boil until 3 sheng remains. Strain and divide into three warm doses.
Mahuang Jia Zhu Tang (Ephedra Plus Atractylodes Decoction) Formula:
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma).
Boil five herbs in 9 sheng of water. First boil Mahuang to reduce by 2 sheng, remove foam, add others. Boil until 2.5 sheng remains. Strain. Take 0.8 sheng warm, cover for slight sweat. Repeat if no sweat; stop if sweat occurs.
Fengshui with floating pulse, heavy body, sweating, aversion to wind: Fangji Huangqi Tang (Stephania and Astragalus Decoction) is indicated.
Fangji Huangqi Tang (Stephania and Astragalus Decoction) Formula:
Fangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Huangqi (Astragali Radix).
Chop coarse. Take 5 qian measures with 4 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and one Dazao (Jujubae Fructus) in 1.5 sheng water. Boil until 0.8 sheng remains. Strain and take warm. For wheezing, add Mahuang; for Stomach disharmony, add Shaoyao; for Qi rushing up, add Guizhi; for old cold below, add Xixin. After taking, sensation of insects crawling under skin, ice-cold feeling below waist. Sit on quilt, wrap waist with another quilt to induce slight sweat for cure.
Fengshui with aversion to wind, generalized edema, floating pulse, no thirst, continuous spontaneous sweating, no high heat: Yebing Tang (Yebing Decoction) is indicated.
Yebing Tang (Yebing Decoction) Formula:
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus).
Boil five herbs in 6 sheng of water. First boil Mahuang, remove foam, add others. Boil until 3 sheng remains. Strain and divide into three warm doses.